+44 3308180992Mebirat Ademassu*, Melkam Andargie Belay, Wagaye Alemu
Introduction: With 528,000 new instances of cervical cancer reported in 2012, it is one of the most common cancers in women worldwide and is linked to the human papilloma virus. The most prevalent virus that affects the reproductive system is the human papillomavirus, or HPV. For both men and women, the peak period for infection occurs soon after the onset of sexual activity. Although penetrative intercourse is not necessary for HPV transmission, it is sexually transmitted. Genital contact between skin cells is a well-known mechanism of transfer.
Materials and methods: A quantitative cross-sectional study with an institution base was carried out. The data was gathered through self-administered questioner. After the questionnaire's consistency and completeness were verified, it was imported into the Epi Data version 4.6.0.2 statistical program and exported into SPSS window version 25. To calculate the frequency of dependent and independent variables, descriptive statistics were used. The original logistic model had all explanatory variables whose p-value in bivariate logistic regression analysis was less than 0.25. In multivariable logistic regression analysis, a p-value of less than 0.05 with a 95% confidence interval is considered significant. Ultimately, the statistical association between knowledge and attitudes regarding human papilloma virus vaccine and both crude and adjusted odds ratios were ascertained. Result: A total of 350 respondents participated in this study making the response rate of 92%. Based on the study, 204 (58.3%) had good knowledge towards human papilloma virus vaccination among female high school students. In multivariable analyses, those student’s fathers who can able to read and write were about 3.45 times more likely to have good knowledge about human papilloma virus vaccination as compared to those who were unable to read and write (AOR=3.45, 95% CI: (1.26-9.47)). Regarding attitude, 184 (52.6%) had favorable attitude towards human papilloma virus vaccination among female high school students. Those students who get health education on human papilloma virus vaccination were about 2.08 times more likely to have good attitude as compared to those who were not get health education (AOR=2.08, 95% CI: (1.06-3.45)).
Conclusion: There is a relatively high level of knowledge and average level of attitude toward human papilloma virus vaccination among the respondents. There are still opportunities for further education, advocacy, and support to improve knowledge and attitude.
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